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Computer Applications In Music

Computer Applications In Music . Frank Markovich Fall 2005 Revision A August 27, 2005. Some Class Information. You are not allowed to eat or drink in the computer or keyboard (piano) area.

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Computer Applications In Music

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  1. Computer Applications In Music Frank Markovich Fall 2005 Revision A August 27, 2005

  2. Some Class Information • You are not allowed to eat or drink in the computer or keyboard (piano) area. • Please keep food and drink over by the window area. I love coffee and even require it but this is the rule in this room (dept rule not mine). • You need to turn off the keyboard and computer once you have finished working in here! • The equipment may not function properly due to others not following the rules. I expect you to work on fixing any down equipment until you have exhausted your abilities. I do keep this in mind on the scheduling. • Don’t put off the assignments to the last minute – if you do and then have a technical problem you are in trouble. Try to stay at least up with the class. • I want you to learn and have fun! I really enjoy the combining of technology with music and hope that you will get to that point also. Life is far too short to not enjoy what you are doing. I will try to make this class a learning and enjoyable experience. You cannot escape technology in music. • Class runs from 8:00 AM until 9:15. I am available only before class as my regular day job is in Morgan Hill and I must be there by a little after 10:00 on Tuesdays but on Thursdays I don’t work in Morgan Hill. What I would like to do is end class by just after 9:00 on Tuesdays but work out a schedule for Thursday where we use the lab until about 10:30. May split class into 2 groups. • At times I may have to take a call – I will keep that to a minimum.

  3. My Background • Graduated from San Francisco State University in Music, Grad School at Lone Mountain (now part of USF), Masters in Education specializing in music. • Professional performing musician for over 40 years – still play professionally. • Director of Guitar Studies at Skyline College, San Bruno CA. • Also taught at Contra Costa Community College, Jefferson High School District and at various music stores (private students). • Run a jazz camp for advanced students each summer. • Earned a second degree in Electrical Engineering. • Worked for Ampex Corporation doing audio and video engineering both digital and analog. • Have a home studio and have been using MIDI since early 90’s.

  4. Text book for this term • Experiencing Music Technology by David Brian Williams and Peter Richard Webster – includes a DVD ROM. Publisher is Thomson – Schirmer, ISBN 0-534-17672-0. • You will need this by the next class. Bookstore is stocking it. • Assignments and projects will be a combination of ones from the text and ones that I have developed. • First assignments will be mine.

  5. Programs and equipment used this term • A large part of the class is learning notation programs. Will be focusing on Finale, other programs can also be used – will work on translations etc. • Sound forge – as an introduction in H/D (Hard Disk) recording and the concept of DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). • ProTools – High end audio DAW. • Mixers – Mackie • Soundcards • Piano keyboards and workstations • Converts (Wave to MPEG etc.) • Audition • ADAT format • Sequencing – not sure which program yet. • Loup composing (Fruity Loupes) • Virtual instruments (Reason etc.) All of these are possibilities and will at least be touched on although not all will be used in H/W and Class demonstration.

  6. Misc. before starting • I am working on at least 1 and maybe 2 field trips they will be in place of 1 or more class meetings. • One assignment will most likely be in my home studio. Waiting approval on that change. • I know that 8:00 AM is very early that is why on Thursday we will meet until 10:30 so some of you can sleep in one day. On Tuesday’s I will leave right at 9:00. I am also thinking about the 1st ½ hour each day as a time of lab where I can work with who is there – Let’s discuss this!!!

  7. How has technology changed music? • Let’s start by listing how technology has changed the way music is today. I will leave it wide open.

  8. How might this affect you? • How will artists (musicians, composers etc.) be compensated in the future? • How has piracy affected the music industry? • How has the response from the large music distributors and RIAA affected music? • Is downloading MP3’s wrong or illegal?

  9. Student Information • I will be posting class assignments etc. to my Skyline College website. It isn’t set up yet but will be next week. • Please fill out the student information sheet – due on Monday (Labor Day).

  10. Contacting Instructor • To contact me • fmarkovi@pacbell.net – preferred email address!! • fmarkovich@paramit.com • Phone 650-358-6889 mailbox 9246 • Website for handouts: http://www.smccd.net/accounts/markovich/ Also please write it down in your notebooks for now! When you go to the website you will then link onto Comp Applications to get the handouts. I suggest that you check this on a regular basis. I will have links to manuals that you need etc. I am using this as my main site as it is easier to manage just one site than multiple (as I have done in the past).

  11. About Instructor • Summary: Assistant professor of music at Skyline College in San Bruno since 1976. Built program to over 90 students per semester in three main classes. Secondary Teaching, and lifetime Community College Teaching Credentials. Performer with over 35 years of experience in jazz, classical, rock, country, Christian and ethnic music styles. Over 35 years of professional teaching experience in a variety of venues. Currently at College of Notre Dame de Namur in Belmont teaching Computer Applications in Music.

  12. What items do you need • A few floppy disks to store information on. • 5 or 6 blank CD-R’s so I can give you programs. Bring by 2nd week of class. • Folder or 3-ring binder for your work. • Access to a computer or the lab computer. • Come to class prepared with note paper and a pen or pencil. • Access to a computer outside of school would really help. • Some of the programs are such that you can work from home. For example, you can use Finale Notepad for much of your work and then do the final work with Finale. Notepad is a free program. For recording there are programs that are shareware that can get you started and then work on the final mix at the school. • You can also get a student discounted rate on many of these programs. • Textbook.

  13. Extra Credit There will be opportunities for people to earn extra credit in the course. • Lab Technician • Setting up • Tearing down class • Other tasks • Tutoring other students

  14. One example from a previous term.

  15. Note that these may be stretched out or hopefully compressed a little depending upon the computer proficiency of the students in this class.

  16. 1st Full Assignment – from textbook • PROJECT 1: INTERVIEW PROFESSIONALSWHO USE COMPUTERS • Objectives • Learn about professionals (music or nonmusic) who use computers in their work. • Build a collection or database of interviews for a community group or class to share. • Gain initial experience with computers by entering information into a word processing application. • Directions • Find someone in your community or on your campus who uses computers as part of their professional work. On campus, this person might be a faculty or staff member in the music unit or in another part of the college or university. In the community, this person might be a staff member of the local public library or someone who works for a local computer store. Use the Professional Interview form provided as a guide. Ask additional questions if you wish. Interview more than one person if you have the time. • Load the interview file provided into a word processor, type in the interview information, and print out the interview. Note: You will need to take care to maintain the format of the document. Delete any extra spaces that may appear after you've typed in the information. You should be able to type an "X" directly into the check boxes; for the attitude items, underline the appropriate choice. • Share the report with friends, a community group, or a class as a way for others to get to know about professionals in your community and their technology expertise. • If your group or class has access to a web server, and someone knows how to work with web pages, create an online database of the professional interviews. You can convert these files from the word processor to HTML files and post the interviews on the web as part of a class home page. (You may be able to password protect the files if you only want the group to read them.) • Resources Needed • The Professional Interview form for Project 1 is available in two formats, a Microsoft Word file (professional.doc) and an RTF file (professional.rtf) which should be readable by most word processors (e.g., Word, Word Perfect, or AppleWorks). • Hint: hold the mouse down on these files, choose "Save Link As.." and download the files to your desktop or hard drive. You can then open the file from within your word processor. • The Professional Interview form can also be viewed as an Adobe Acrobat file. Click to view the Professional Interview Form (professional.pdf) directly from those Web browsers that will automatically display Acrobat files.

  17. PROJECT 1: INTERVIEW PROFESSIONALSWHO USE COMPUTERS • Objectives • Learn about professionals (music or nonmusic) who use computers in their work. • Build a collection or database of interviews for a community group or class to share. • Gain initial experience with computers by entering information into a word processing application. • Directions • Find someone in your community or on your campus who uses computers as part of their professional work. On campus, this person might be a faculty or staff member in the music unit or in another part of the college or university. In the community, this person might be a staff member of the local public library or someone who works for a local computer store. Use the Professional Interview form provided as a guide. Ask additional questions if you wish. Interview more than one person if you have the time. • Load the interview file provided into a word processor, type in the interview information, and print out the interview. Note: You will need to take care to maintain the format of the document. Delete any extra spaces that may appear after you've typed in the information. You should be able to type an "X" directly into the check boxes; for the attitude items, underline the appropriate choice. • Share the report with friends, a community group, or a class as a way for others to get to know about professionals in your community and their technology expertise. • If your group or class has access to a web server, and someone knows how to work with web pages, create an online database of the professional interviews. You can convert these files from the word processor to HTML files and post the interviews on the web as part of a class home page. (You may be able to password protect the files if you only want the group to read them.) • Resources Needed • The Professional Interview form for Project 1 is available in two formats, a Microsoft Word file (professional.doc) and an RTF file (professional.rtf) which should be readable by most word processors (e.g., Word, Word Perfect, or AppleWorks). • Hint: hold the mouse down on these files, choose "Save Link As.." and download the files to your desktop or hard drive. You can then open the file from within your word processor. • The Professional Interview form can also be viewed as an Adobe Acrobat file. Click to view the Professional Interview Form (professional.pdf) directly from those Web browsers that will automatically display Acrobat files. You will have 2 weeks to complete this assignment. Does not have to be someone in music but that would be ideal.

  18. In addition • I will send out a list of students and their email address to each of you once I have them all assembled. • Please send an email to each of the students and copy me. • In the email, please indicate your musical background. A mini-resume. • List the styles of music that you enjoy. • List at least a couple of performers that you like to listen to and what it is about them that you like. • This is so that we can all get to know each other and what our background in music is. • This is also due on the 6th of Sept. • I may be bringing a guest in – will let you know later.

  19. Due date • These are all due by Monday the 12th of Sept.

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